On my 17th birthday I joined the Army. I served almost 3yrs with the 82nd Air Borne Division as a Recon Scout. I deployed to the Dominican Republic in May 1965. There I earned my Black Sergeant Stripes. While in the Dominican Republic I re-enlisted for South Asia in Viet Nam with the 173rd Air Borne Brigade. I made Staff E6 and served in a Reconnaissance unit for one year. I reported to the 101st Air Borne Division. There I earned my Master Parachutist Wings. Then I was deployed to Viet Nam to the same scout section that I served in my first year there.
I deployed back to the United States and accepted my discharge from the Army in 1968.
Bob met and married Louise (his beautiful bride) Cothren on November 8th, 1969 and was sealed for time & eternity in the temple at Lubbock, TX on August 9, 2003.
Bob had no children of his own but raised the children Louise brought into the marriage and loved so very much. He was a Master Electrician and had his own business which was Electrical Contracting along with a showroom of electrical lighting on Jackson St. for many years.
His parents, 1 brother Wesley, 2 daughters Victoria and Cynthia Lou Wayne preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, son James Fiveash and wife Debbie. 8 grandchildren, Kevin, Cody, Tiffany, David, Lashay, Paige, Caleb and Cyvannah. 12 great grandchildren, Shaun, Devhaun, Eli, Deziah, Fernando, Cooper, Camryn, Azlan, Draylon, Lucien, Jaxton and Elli. 2 great great grandchildren Fernando and Viola.
He was a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of Texas Veterans for Veterans.
A viewing will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home on Tuesday February 15th through out the day. Family will be present from 6pm-8pm. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday February 16, at 11am at Johnson’s. Lunch reception will be held at the Texas Veterans for Veterans facility.
